Parents’ Choice Foundation Releases 2009 Holiday Gift Guide; Much Anticipated Annual Gift Guide Offers Suggestions Based On Interest, Age and Price

Parents' Choice Foundation, the nation's oldest and most respected nonprofit guide to quality children's media and toys, releases its much anticipated Holiday Gift Guide - a comprehensive resource for those in search of reasonably priced gifts that don’t skimp on quality, fun or learning value. Throughout the year, Parents’ Choice Foundation emphasizes the importance of choosing well-made toys that have staying power, games that challenge young minds, and books that inspire a love of reading.

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Quote startSetting spending limits doesn’t equal setting enjoyment limits, quite the contrary. With a little homework, parents and grandparents can give holiday presents with appeal that last far beyond the frenzied season. And remember, just because a toy isn’t new to the shelves this year, doesn’t mean it’s not new for the child who receives itQuote end

Lutherville Timonium, MD (Vocus) November 19, 2009

The 2009 Parents’ Choice® Holiday Gift Guide is a comprehensive resource for those in search of reasonably priced gifts that don’t skimp on quality, fun or learning value.

Throughout the year, Parents’ Choice Foundation emphasizes the importance of choosing well-made toys that have staying power, games that challenge young minds, and books that inspire a love of reading. The 2009 Parents’ Choice® Holiday Guide wraps up these recommendations and delivers them to your desktop, laptop, and starting today, even your pocket.

It’s easy to buy gifts without thinking. And it’s just as easy to watch hard earned money go up in smoke. Economists agree. Just because a toy has a low price tag doesn’t mean it is a good value. Current “hot toys” may be front-loaded with a few minutes of fun, but the sustained interest yield is low. In other words, long-term play value is a good investment.

“Setting spending limits doesn’t equal setting enjoyment limits, quite the contrary. With a little homework, parents and grandparents can give holiday presents with appeal that last far beyond the frenzied season. And remember, just because a toy isn’t new to the shelves this year, doesn’t mean it’s not new for the child who receives it,” stated Claire Green, President of Parents’ Choice Foundation.

The Parents’ Choice Holiday Guide, searchable by interest (animals, science and art for examples), by age, and by price, is filled with products that have been tested and vetted by Parents’ Choice Foundation’s experts, families and critics.

To see the entire Guide, visit Parents' Choice Holiday Guide.

About Parents' Choice Foundation

Parents' Choice Foundation is the nation's oldest and most respected nonprofit guide to quality children's media and toys. An independent testing and information organization since 1978, Parents' Choice is dedicated to providing trusted recommendations for books, toys, music, video games, digital media and more.

Parents’ Choice reviews, evaluate and recommend products that help kids grow – imaginatively, physically, morally and mentally – fairly priced products that are fun, safe and socially sound. The Parents' Choice website, a public service resource, serves as a clearinghouse for children's media and toys. For more than 30 years, parents, grandparents, educators, librarians and healthcare professionals have relied on Parents' Choice for suggestions to help foster an environment for kids to read more, play more and learn more.

About Parents' Choice Award Seals

Parents' Choice Foundation's panels of educators, scientists, performing artists, librarians, parents and, yes, kids themselves, identify the very best products for children of varied skill and interest levels from infants to young adults. The Parents' Choice Award seals are a distinguishing mark of quality and achievement.

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